Does the Southern Steer franchisor provide any assurances regarding required licenses, permits, or authorizations for the Southern Steer business?
Southern_Steer Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchisee will, at its expense, be solely and exclusively responsible for determining the licenses and permits required by applicable law for the Franchisee's Southern Steer Business, for obtaining and qualifying for all licenses and permits, and for compliance with all applicable laws by its employees, Executive Management, agents and independent contractors.
The Franchisor makes no representations or assurances as to what (if any) licenses, permits, authorizations or otherwise may be required in connection with the Southern Steer Business.
It is the Franchisee's sole responsibility to identify and obtain all authorizations necessary to operate the Southern Steer Business.
Source: Item 22 — ITEM. 22 CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–168)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Southern Steer's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Southern Steer does not make any assurances regarding required licenses, permits, or authorizations for the Southern Steer Business. The FDD states that it is the franchisee's sole responsibility to determine, obtain, and comply with all applicable laws related to licenses and permits for their Southern Steer Business.
This means that prospective Southern Steer franchisees must independently research and secure all necessary licenses and permits to operate their business legally. This includes understanding federal, state, and local regulations related to health, food service, liquor licenses, safety, and other operational aspects. The franchisee is also responsible for ensuring that their employees, management, agents, and contractors comply with these laws.
Southern Steer explicitly states that they offer no guarantees about what specific licenses or permits might be needed. This places the onus entirely on the franchisee to navigate the regulatory landscape and fulfill all legal requirements. Franchisees should consult with legal and business advisors to ensure they meet all obligations before commencing operations.